A camel travels a certain distance each day. Strangely enough, two of its legs travel 30 miles each day and the other two legs travel nearly 31 miles. It would seem that two of the camel's legs must be one mile ahead of the other two legs, but of course this can't be true. Since the camel is normal, how is this situation possible? -Riddles

A camel travels a certain distance each day. Strangely enough, two of its legs travel 30 miles each day and the other two legs travel nearly 31 miles. It would seem that two of the camel's legs must be one mile ahead of the other two legs, but of course this can't be true. Since the camel is normal, how is this situation possible? -Riddles
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The camel operates a mill and travels in a circular clockwise direction. The two outside legs will travel a greater distance than the two inside legs.
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A camel travels a certain distance each day. Strangely enough, two of its legs travel 30 miles each day and the other two legs travel nearly 31 miles. It would seem that two of the camel's legs must be one mile ahead of the other two legs, but of course this can't be true.Since the camel is normal, how is this situation possible? -Riddles

Description : A camel travels a certain distance each day. Strangely enough, two of its legs travel 30 miles each day and the other two legs travel nearly 31 miles. It would seem that two of the camel's legs ... but of course this can't be true.Since the camel is normal, how is this situation possible? -Riddles

Last Answer : The camel operates a mill and travels in a circular clockwise direction. The two outside legs will travel a greater distance than the two inside legs.

A horse travels a certain distance each day. Strangely enough, two of its legs travel 30 miles each day and the other two legs travel nearly 31 miles. It would seem that two of the horse's legs must be one mile ahead of the other two legs, but of course this can't be true, since the horse is normal. How is this possible? -Riddles

Description : A horse travels a certain distance each day. Strangely enough, two of its legs travel 30 miles each day and the other two legs travel nearly 31 miles. It would seem that two of the horse's legs must be ... , but of course this can't be true, since the horse is normal. How is this possible? -Riddles

Last Answer : The horse operates a mill and travels in a circular clockwise direction. The two outside legs will travel a greater distance than the two inside legs.

Two cyclists began a training run, one starting from Moscow and the other starting from Simferopol.When the riders were 180 miles apart, a fly took an interest. Starting on one cyclists shoulder, the fly flew ahead to meet the other cyclist. After reaching him the fly then turned around and yet back. The restless fly continued to shuttleback and fourth until the pair met; then settled on the nose of one rider.The flys speed was 30 mph. Each cyclist speed was 15 mph.How many miles did the fly travel? -Riddles

Description : Two cyclists began a training run, one starting from Moscow and the other starting from Simferopol.When the riders were 180 miles apart, a fly took an interest. Starting on one cyclists shoulder, the fly flew ... was 30 mph. Each cyclist speed was 15 mph.How many miles did the fly travel? -Riddles

Last Answer : The cyclists took 6 hours to meet. The fly traveled 6*30=180 miles.

Thanu can travel 24 miles downstream in a certain river in 12hrs less than it takes him to travel the same distance upstream. But if he could double his usual rowing rate for his 48 mile round trip, the downstream 24 miles would then take only 2hr less than the upstream 24miles. What is the speed of the current in miles per hour? A) 2 / 3 miles/hr B) 8 / 3 miles/hr C) 7 / 5 miles/hr D) 3 / 5 miles/hr

Description : Thanu can travel 24 miles downstream in a certain river in 12hrs less than it takes him to travel the same distance upstream. But if he could double his usual rowing rate for his 48 mile round trip, the downstream 24 miles would ... 3 miles/hr B) 8 / 3 miles/hr C) 7 / 5 miles/hr D) 3 / 5 miles/hr 

Last Answer : ANSWER : B 

A simple peasant bought a number of camels and is taking them to his farm. As he rides contentedly along he counts them - he counts 29. He was sure he had bought 30 camel, so in alarm he jumps off his camel and counts the camels again. To his delight there are 30. Half an hour later, he counts his camels and once more there are just 29. Confused, he climbs off his camel and counts again. Once more there are 30. Can you explain? -Riddles

Description : A simple peasant bought a number of camels and is taking them to his farm. As he rides contentedly along he counts them - he counts 29. He was sure he had bought 30 camel, so in alarm he jumps ... Confused, he climbs off his camel and counts again. Once more there are 30. Can you explain? -Riddles

Last Answer : When he is on the camel he omits to count it.

I'm not far enough in debt to get debt relief, but im just far enough behind where I can't get ahead. How can I become debt free when I seem to be stuck?

Description : I'm not far enough in debt to get debt relief, but im just far enough behind where I can't get ahead. How can I become debt free when I seem to be stuck?

Last Answer : Welcome to life. Sometimes you just have to deal with bad credit until you have the means to take care of it. Survival is your first priority, this means shelter, food, and environmental control (electric). Any ... nothing to scoff at, but in the big scheme of things it is not the end of the world.

Which one of the following statements about codes of ethics is NOT true? A)They are formulized rules and standards that describe what a company expects of its employees. B)They must be detailed enough to take into account every possible situation. C)They help marketers deal with marketing issues by prescribing or limiting certain activities.

Description : Which one of the following statements about codes of ethics is NOT true? A)They are formulized rules and standards that describe what a company expects of its employees. B)They must ... situation. C)They help marketers deal with marketing issues by prescribing or limiting certain activities.

Last Answer : B)They must be detailed enough to take into account every possible situation.

Hidden in the poem below, a female's name you'll seek; just read and listen to the rhyme, but please, don't take a week! MYSTERY POEM: A camel is accustomed to dry and arid places; but since it has no social skills, it spits in people's faces! What is the female name you hear? -Riddles

Description : Hidden in the poem below, a female's name you'll seek; just read and listen to the rhyme, but please, don't take a week! MYSTERY POEM: A camel is accustomed to dry and arid places; but since it has no social skills, it spits in people's faces! What is the female name you hear? -Riddles

Last Answer : MELISSA.

Robert travels from his home to anna park at a distance of 125 miles in 11/4 hrs. He returns to home in 2 hrs 15 mints. His average speed is. a) 50 b) 40 c) 30 d) 20

Description : Robert travels from his home to anna park at a distance of 125 miles in 11/4 hrs. He returns to home in 2 hrs 15 mints. His average speed is. a) 50 b) 40 c) 30 d) 20 

Last Answer : A Speed from home to annapark: (125*4/11)mph = (500/11)mph Speed from annapark to home: (125*4/9)mph = (500/9) mph Average speed = 2xy / (x+y) mph =[(2*500/11 *500/9) / (500/11+500/9)]mph =(500000/99) / ((4500+5500)/99) =(500000/99) / 10000 /99 =50mph

I have 6 legs 3 eyes 5 tails 20 ears and half ahead. Who am I? -Riddles

Description : I have 6 legs 3 eyes 5 tails 20 ears and half ahead. Who am I? -Riddles

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Two **** merchants arrive at the gates of Paris. One has 64 and the other 20 barrels of ****. Since they have not enough money to pay the custom duties, the first pays 40 francs and 5 barrels of ****. The second pays 2 barrels of **** but receives 40 francs in change.What is the value of each barrel of **** and what is the duty payable? -Riddles

Description : Two wine merchants arrive at the gates of Paris. One has 64 and the other 20 barrels of wine. Since they have not enough money to pay the custom duties, the first pays 40 francs and 5 barrels of ... 40 francs in change.What is the value of each barrel of wine and what is the duty payable? -Riddles

Last Answer : The value of a barrel is 120 francs and the duty is 10 francs a barrel.

Jackson travels a distance of 100km in 5 hrs. How much faster in kilometer per hr, on an average, must he travel to make a journey in 5/3 hr less time? a) 5 km/hr b) 10km/hr c) 6 km/hr d) 8 km/hr

Description : Jackson travels a distance of 100km in 5 hrs. How much faster in kilometer per hr, on an average, must he travel to make a journey in 5/3 hr less time? a) 5 km/hr b) 10km/hr c) 6 km/hr d) 8 km/hr

Last Answer : B Time required = (5 hrs – 5/3 hrs) =(5 hrs – 100 mints) = (5 hrs – 1hr 40 mints) = 3 hrs 20 mints = 3 1/3 hrs Required speed = (100*3/10) km/hr =30 km/hr Original speed = (100/5)km/hr = 20 km/hr Difference speed = required speed – original speed =(30-20) =10km/hr

A this usual rowing rate, Mohit can travel 12 miles downstream in a certain river in 6 hours less than it takes him to travel the same distance upstream. But if he could double his usual rowing rate for his 24 miles round trip, the downstream 12 miles would then take only one hour less than the upstream 12 miles. What is the speed of the current in miles per hour? A.2.5m/hr B.4 m/hr C.8/3 m/hr D. 5/3m/hr

Description : A this usual rowing rate, Mohit can travel 12 miles downstream in a certain river in 6 hours less than it takes him to travel the same distance upstream. But if he could double his usual rowing rate for his 24 miles round trip, ... current in miles per hour? A.2.5m/hr B.4 m/hr C.8/3 m/hr D. 5/3m/hr

Last Answer : Answer-C Basic Formula: Speed of the stream = ½ (a-b) km/hr Explanation: Let the speed in still water be x m/hr Speed of stream be y m/hr Then, speed upstream = x-y m/hr and Speed downstream = x+y m/hr 12/x-y - ... 1] 3y^2 = 8 y so, y = 8/3 speed of the current = 8/3 m/hr = 2 (2/3) m/hr

A student zips on his scooter to ride to the train station to get to college. His home is close to two stops; the first one is a mile from home, and the second is two miles from home in the opposite direction. In the morning, he always gets on at the first stop and in the afternoon, he always gets off at the second one.Why? -Riddles

Description : A student zips on his scooter to ride to the train station to get to college. His home is close to two stops; the first one is a mile from home, and the second is two miles from home in the ... gets on at the first stop and in the afternoon, he always gets off at the second one.Why? -Riddles

Last Answer : The sations and his home are on a hill, which allows him to ride down easily on his scooter.

A rich man in Arabia died, leaving a note for his three sons. It reads: 'I have 17 camels. The big brother can get a half of all, the middle can get third of all, and the youngest can get a ninth of all.' The brothers are left dumbfounded, since 17 cannot be divided by 2, 3 or 9 without anything left. How can the brothers solve the problem? -Riddles

Description : A rich man in Arabia died, leaving a note for his three sons. It reads: 'I have 17 camels. The big brother can get a half of all, the middle can get third of all, and the youngest can get a ... 17 cannot be divided by 2, 3 or 9 without anything left. How can the brothers solve the problem? -Riddles

Last Answer : 1. Borrow a camel from their neighbour to make 18 camels. 2. The big brother takes a half of it, so he takes 9. 3. The second brother takes a third of it, so he takes 6. 4. The youngest ... so he takes 2. 5. All the camels that the brothers took add up to 17, leaving the camel they borrowed!

You and nine other individuals have been captured by super intelligent alien overlords. The aliens think humans look quite tasty, but their civilization forbids eating highly logical and cooperative beings. Unfortunately, they're not sure whether you qualify, so they decide to give you all a test. Through its universal translator, the alien guarding you tells you the following: You will be placed in a single-file line facing forward in size order so that each of you can see everyone lined up ahead of you. You will not be able to look behind you or step out of line. Each of you will have either a black or a white hat on your head assigned randomly, and I won't tell you how many of each color there are.When I say to begin, each of you must guess the color of your hat starting with the perso

Description : You and nine other individuals have been captured by super intelligent alien overlords. The aliens think humans look quite tasty, but their civilization forbids eating highly logical and cooperative beings. ... , each of you must guess the color of your hat starting with the perso -Riddles

Last Answer : Let's see how it would play out if the hats were distributed like this. The tallest captive sees three black hats in front of him, so he says 'black,' telling everyone else he sees an odd ... go. It looks like these aliens will have to go hungry, or find some less logical organisms to abduct.

Ganesh is travelling on his motorbike and has calculated to reach golden temple at 8 p.m if he travels at 30 km/hr; he will reach there at 6 p.m if he travels at 45 km/hr. At what speed must he travel to reach the golden temple at 7 p.m? a) 36 b) 46 c) 32 d) 30

Description : Ganesh is travelling on his motorbike and has calculated to reach golden temple at 8 p.m if he travels at 30 km/hr; he will reach there at 6 p.m if he travels at 45 km/hr. At what speed must he travel to reach the golden temple at 7 p.m? a) 36 b) 46 c) 32 d) 30

Last Answer : A Let the distance travelled be x km x/30 – x/45 = 2 (3x – 2x) / 90 = 2 x/90 = 2 x = 180km Time taken to travel 180 km at 30 km/hr = 180 / 30 = 6 hrs So ganesh started 6 hrs before 8 pm That is 2 pm Required speed = distance / time =(180/5) =36 km/hr

Kishore is travelling on his bike and has calculated to reach point P at 4 pm if he travels at 20 kmph. He will reach there at 12 noon if he travels at 30 kmph. At what speed must he travel to reach P at 2 pm? a) 18 kmph b) 12 kmph c) 24 kmph d) 16 kmph

Description : Kishore is travelling on his bike and has calculated to reach point P at 4 pm if he travels at 20 kmph. He will reach there at 12 noon if he travels at 30 kmph. At what speed must he travel to reach P at 2 pm? a) 18 kmph b) 12 kmph c) 24 kmph d) 16 kmph

Last Answer : C Let the distance be x km Travelling at 20 kmph, Kishore will reach point P at 4pm. Travelling at 30 kmph, Kishore will reach point P at 12noon. Therefore, time taken when travelling at 20km - ... his travelling time must be (12-2)=10 hours Hence, required speed =240/10=24 kmph

A fireman is running to get a net under a lady who looks like she might jump off the balcony of her 20 story apartment building. There is nothing below her except a 20 story fall. The fireman is still 100 yards away when she falls and can't nearly get there in time. The woman is not hurt more than a bruise. How is that possible? -Riddles

Description : A fireman is running to get a net under a lady who looks like she might jump off the balcony of her 20 story apartment building. There is nothing below her except a 20 story fall. The fireman is still ... get there in time. The woman is not hurt more than a bruise. How is that possible? -Riddles

Last Answer : She fell back into her apartment, jumping from the balcony into the inside.

A trail, a union, together tied. Come across me and you will find, you cannot change the course I'm on, without me you can't travel on. What am I? -Riddles

Description : A trail, a union, together tied. Come across me and you will find, you cannot change the course I'm on, without me you can't travel on. What am I? -Riddles

Last Answer : Railroad Tracks.

What is the way to get rid of headaches ? I am 23 years old. I have been suffering from cold since I was a child. The problem of cold and cough can be seen only when it is mildly hot or cold . Headaches occur almost every day due to tension , riding a bike , poor sleep at night or not getting enough sleep. Mild forehead tingling and it gradually becomes more. But it is difficult to sleep in such a situation. It is not easy to fall asleep. I face this problem almost every day more or less like this. Seen more in the afternoon. Please someone help with the right solution. This daily pain has become unbearable.

Description : What is the way to get rid of headaches ? I am 23 years old. I have been suffering from cold since I was a child. The problem of cold and cough can be seen only when it is mildly ... this. Seen more in the afternoon. Please someone help with the right solution. This daily pain has become unbearable.

Last Answer : The problem is migraine. I have my own. The problem is a little cold. There is no prescriptive drug that will stop the flow of emotions, though their effects can be curtailed. However, it can be ... do , I am currently controlling myself from using the phone. And I am doing math for the test.

Can you explain why my body reacts strangely to certain sounds?

Description : Can you explain why my body reacts strangely to certain sounds?

Last Answer : It sounds like you have a very low threshold for auditory stimulation. The first thing i would do is schedule an examination with an audiologist, to see if this is so (there is, in fact, an ... perhaps there is a way to raise your thrshold so that you are no longer disturbed by the sounds.

Does it ever seem like you just can't get a break, can't get ahead, no matter how hard you try?

Description : Does it ever seem like you just can't get a break, can't get ahead, no matter how hard you try?

Last Answer : All the time…just when I start to put by a little extra money, my car has something go up on it…etc.

Would you walk a mile for a Camel?

Description : Would you walk a mile for a Camel?

Last Answer : Wish I could agree with you, but I think amateurish and downright bad advertising outweighs the good stuff. Oh, there are some decent TV an Web commercials coming out, but I don't like most of ... some GREAT advertising? Look at some of the collections like The Golden Age of Advertising: The 60s.

If you have two quarters on a table touching each other, how can you move one of the quarters without touching it? You are only allowed to touch one quarter but not move it. You cant touch the quarter that you move. You want to get at least enough room between the two quarters to insert another coin between the two quarters. -Riddles

Description : If you have two quarters on a table touching each other, how can you move one of the quarters without touching it? You are only allowed to touch one quarter but not move it. You cant ... get at least enough room between the two quarters to insert another coin between the two quarters. -Riddles

Last Answer : Hold down one of the quarters very firmly. Take another coin and hit it against the quarter you are holding down. Tap hard enough to move the quarter next to it aside.

Mixed concrete cannot be shipped further than 25 miles because the concrete might harden in the truck. Antrim County Concrete Company is the only supplier of mixed concrete within a 30 mile radius. Antrim County Concrete Company is an example of which of the following competitive structures: A)Monopoly B)Oligopoly C)Monopolistic Competition D)Perfect Competition E)Monopsony

Description : Mixed concrete cannot be shipped further than 25 miles because the concrete might harden in the truck. Antrim County Concrete Company is the only supplier of mixed concrete within a 30 ... structures: A)Monopoly B)Oligopoly C)Monopolistic Competition D)Perfect Competition E)Monopsony

Last Answer : A)Monopoly

Not far outside the town of Pottsville, a railroad track runs through a tunnel in a hillside. There’s only one track, and the tunnel is wide enough for only one train. But one day, two trains went into the tunnel from opposite directions. Each train entered the tunnel exactly at eight o’clock. Three minutes later, each train came out at the opposite ends of the tunnel. Yet, there was no collision! How was this possible? -Riddles

Description : Not far outside the town of Pottsville, a railroad track runs through a tunnel in a hillside. There's only one track, and the tunnel is wide enough for only one train. But one day, two trains ... out at the opposite ends of the tunnel. Yet, there was no collision! How was this possible? -Riddles

Last Answer : One train comes at 8am and the other train came at 8pm.

Two fathers and 2 sons spent the day fishing, but only caught 3 fish. This was enough for each of them to have one fish. How is this possible? -Riddles

Description : Two fathers and 2 sons spent the day fishing, but only caught 3 fish. This was enough for each of them to have one fish. How is this possible? -Riddles

Last Answer : A grandfather, a father (the grandfather's son) and the father's son

What If Sound travels at a speed of about 760 miles per hour and you are located at a distance of 19 miles from a very loud explosion approximately how long will it take from the time of the explosion?

Description : What If Sound travels at a speed of about 760 miles per hour and you are located at a distance of 19 miles from a very loud explosion approximately how long will it take from the time of the explosion?

Last Answer : What is the answer ?

An explorer is riding his camel in the desert. Up ahead he sees what appears to be a pool of water. He can tell if it is a real pool of water or a mirage by putting on his polarized sun glasses because: w) the mirage is polarized and reflections from the water are not x) reflections from water are polarized while the mirage is not y) neither are polarized so one will not be able to discern a difference z) both are polarized so one will not be able to discern a difference

Description : An explorer is riding his camel in the desert. Up ahead he sees what appears to be a pool of water. He can tell if it is a real pool of water or a mirage by putting on his polarized sun ... not be able to discern a difference z) both are polarized so one will not be able to discern a difference 

Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- REFLECTIONS FROM WATER ARE POLARIZED WHILE THE MIRAGE S NOT

A plane travels from Sydney to Beijing, leaving on Thursday 1:00pm, taking exactly 24hrs to travel. The plane lands at 10:00am. What happened with the plane? -Riddles

Description : A plane travels from Sydney to Beijing, leaving on Thursday 1:00pm, taking exactly 24hrs to travel. The plane lands at 10:00am. What happened with the plane? -Riddles

Last Answer : Nothing. Beijing is 3hrs behind Sydney.

I am two-faced but bare only one, I have no legs but travel widely. Men spill much blood over me, kings leave there imprint on me. I have greatest power when given away, yet lust for me keeps me locked away.What am I? -Riddles

Description : I am two-faced but bare only one, I have no legs but travel widely. Men spill much blood over me, kings leave there imprint on me. I have greatest power when given away, yet lust for me keeps me locked away.What am I? -Riddles

Last Answer : A Coin.

Julie is going on an extended trip for three weeks. She lives in a remote area where there are frequent electrical power outages which can last up to three or four days. Julie has quite a bit of food in her freezer which would go bad if it thawed and then re-froze. She does have digital clock and a VCR which would flash 12:00 if the power went out. Unfortunately the clock and VCR flash even if the power only goes out for a few seconds. What can Julie do so that when she returns home she will be able to determine whether the power was out long enough to thaw her food? Asking a neighbor whether the power was out, isn't a reliable option because the nearest house is half a mile away, and one house may have power, while another house may have no power. She won?t be able to have a neighbor chec

Description : Julie is going on an extended trip for three weeks. She lives in a remote area where there are frequent electrical power outages which can last up to three or four days. Julie has quite a bit of food ... power, while another house may have no power. She won?t be able to have a neighbor chec -Riddles

Last Answer : One thing Julie could do is freeze a tray of ice-cubes, and turn the tray of ice upside down in her freezer. When she comes home, she should check the tray. If the ice cubes are still in the ... clean out the freezer. She will have to make a judgment call if the ice-cubes are only slightly thawed.

I am a living thing, I breath, I walk, I eat, I do all things that one with life can do. But on the other hand, I am a non-living thing, I walk without legs, I do many jobs without hands, I can't breath: Both computer and most houses have me in common. What am I? -Riddles

Description : I am a living thing, I breath, I walk, I eat, I do all things that one with life can do. But on the other hand, I am a non-living thing, I walk without legs, I do many jobs without hands, I can't breath: Both computer and most houses have me in common. What am I? -Riddles

Last Answer : I am a mouse.

You want to send a valuable object to a friend. You have a box which is more than large enough to contain the object. You have several locks with keys. The box has a locking ring which is more than large enough to have a lock attached. But your friend does not have the key to any lock that you have. How do you do it? Note that you cannot send a key in an unlocked box, since it might be copied. -Riddles

Description : You want to send a valuable object to a friend. You have a box which is more than large enough to contain the object. You have several locks with keys. The box has a locking ring which is more than ... do it? Note that you cannot send a key in an unlocked box, since it might be copied. -Riddles

Last Answer : Attach a lock to the ring. Send it to her. She attaches her own lock and sends it back. You remove your lock and send it back to her. She removes her lock.

A car travels 40 miles over 30 minutes. What is the average speed of the car during this time?

Description : A car travels 40 miles over 30 minutes. What is the average speed of the car during this time?

Last Answer : 80 miles/hour

Two fathers and two sons went fishing one day. They were there the whole day and only caught 3 fish. One father said, that is enough for all of us, we will have one each. How can this be possible? -Riddles

Description : Two fathers and two sons went fishing one day. They were there the whole day and only caught 3 fish. One father said, that is enough for all of us, we will have one each. How can this be possible? -Riddles

Last Answer : There was the father, his son, and his son's son. This equals 2 fathers and 2 sons for a total of 3!

Two camels were facing in opposite directions. One was facing due East and one was facing due West. They were in the desert so there was no reflection. How can they manage to see each other without walking around or turning around or moving their heads? -Riddles

Description : Two camels were facing in opposite directions. One was facing due East and one was facing due West. They were in the desert so there was no reflection. How can they manage to see each other without walking around or turning around or moving their heads? -Riddles

Last Answer : The two camels were facing each other the entire time. Hence facing in opposite directions.

I am looking for a family member who left home nearly 30 years ago and no one has been in contact with him since.

Description : I am looking for a family member who left home nearly 30 years ago and no one has been in contact with him since.

Last Answer : Have you tried missed connections sections?

A man goes to work at the same time each day and travels part of his journey facing forwards and the remainder facing backwards. When he returns at the end of his working day, he only faces forwards.How can this be? -Riddles

Description : A man goes to work at the same time each day and travels part of his journey facing forwards and the remainder facing backwards. When he returns at the end of his working day, he only faces forwards.How can this be? -Riddles

Last Answer : He works in the engine room of a liner! To get to work, he walks along the decks from his cabin facing forwards, and down the ladders between decks facing backwards. However, when he finishes, he only needs to face forwards to climb the ladders again and walk along the deck back to his cabin.

I like to be blue and have been since '63, but I could be anything if my circuit was fixed. I'm small yet infinitely bigger. I was grown but I'm made of metal. I am the last of my kind just like my beautiful idiot once was. Together we will travel, have traveled or are traveling. Tenses as seen, seeing, will see, are mysterious to me. Wibblies and wobblies, time correctly described by a ****. What will I be, what have I been, or is it, what am I? -Riddles

Description : I like to be blue and have been since '63, but I could be anything if my circuit was fixed. I'm small yet infinitely bigger. I was grown but I'm made of metal. I am the last of my kind just like ... time correctly described by a Lord. What will I be, what have I been, or is it, what am I? -Riddles

Last Answer : The T.A.R.D.I.S. from Doctor Who.

Light travels faster in a material with a lower refractive index. Therefore, light rays that travel a longer distance in a lower refractive index travel at a greater average velocity. What effect does this have on multimode graded-index fiber modal dispersion and bandwidth?

Description : Light travels faster in a material with a lower refractive index. Therefore, light rays that travel a longer distance in a lower refractive index travel at a greater average velocity. What effect does this have on multimode graded-index fiber modal dispersion and bandwidth?

Last Answer : Decreases the time difference between light rays, which reduces modal dispersion and increases fiber bandwidth.

Marco and Bob have been the best friends ever since they were little kids. They are also very competitive. Throughout the years they have challenged each other to do both physical and mental challenges. And they completed the challenge. But one day Marco thought of something to challenge Bob to do - something he could start but never finish. The average man could do it and so could Mark and they were both the same sex and the same size. It is a physical challenge. Can you figure out what it was? -Riddles

Description : Marco and Bob have been the best friends ever since they were little kids. They are also very competitive. Throughout the years they have challenged each other to do both physical and mental challenges. And ... and the same size. It is a physical challenge. Can you figure out what it was? -Riddles

Last Answer : Marco challenged Bob to get a tan, but he couldn't...Bob is an albino.

Each morning I appear To lie at your feet, All day I will follow No matter how fast you run, Yet I nearly perish In the midday sun. -Riddles

Description : Each morning I appear To lie at your feet, All day I will follow No matter how fast you run, Yet I nearly perish In the midday sun. -Riddles

Last Answer : A shadow

Each morning I appear To lie at your feet, All day I will follow No matter how fast you run, Yet I nearly perish In the midday sun.What am I? -Riddles

Description : Each morning I appear To lie at your feet, All day I will follow No matter how fast you run, Yet I nearly perish In the midday sun.What am I? -Riddles

Last Answer : I am your shadow.

Each morning I appear To lie at your feet, All day I will follow No matter how fast you run, Yet I nearly perish In the midday sun. What am I? -Riddles

Description : Each morning I appear To lie at your feet, All day I will follow No matter how fast you run, Yet I nearly perish In the midday sun. What am I? -Riddles

Last Answer : Your shadow.

Suppose you want to send in the mail a valuable object to a friend. You have a box which is big enough to hold the object. The box has a locking ring which is large enough to have a lock attached and you have several locks with keys. However, your friend does not have the key to any lock that you have. You cannot send the key in an unlocked box since it may be stolen or copied. How do you send the valuable object, locked, to your friend - so it may be opened by your friend? -Riddles

Description : Suppose you want to send in the mail a valuable object to a friend. You have a box which is big enough to hold the object. The box has a locking ring which is large enough to have a lock attached ... you send the valuable object, locked, to your friend - so it may be opened by your friend? -Riddles

Last Answer : Send the box with a lock attached and locked. Your friend attaches his or her own lock and sends the box back to you. You remove your lock and send it back to your friend. Your friend may then remove the lock she or he put on and open the box.

Suppose you want to send in the mail a valuable object to a friend. You have a box which is big enough to hold the object. The box has a locking ring which is large enough to have a lock attached and you have several locks with keys. However, your friend does not have the key to any lock that you have. You cannot send the key in an unlocked box since it may be stolen or copied. How do you send the valuable object, locked, to your friend - so it may be opened by your friend? -Riddles

Description : Suppose you want to send in the mail a valuable object to a friend. You have a box which is big enough to hold the object. The box has a locking ring which is large enough to have a lock attached ... you send the valuable object, locked, to your friend - so it may be opened by your friend? -Riddles

Last Answer : Send the box with a lock attached and locked. Your friend attaches his or her own lock and sends the box back to you. You remove your lock and send it back to your friend. Your friend may then remove the lock she or he put on and open the box.